Ground Beef Italian Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs)
These Italian meatballs are a great high protein food to keep on hand for a quick dinner or anytime you need a filling snack!
Servings: 1 Lb
Calories: 1kcal
Cost: $5-10
Equipment
- A Medium Bowl
- A cast iron or stainless steel skillet
- Airtight Storage Container (Optional)
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Beef
- 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Sea Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Egg
- 1-2 TBSP tallow, lard or Coconut oil, for cooking the meatballs
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.
- On a medium/medium-low heat, preheat a cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet.
- Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, portion your meat into your desired size & roll each portion into a ball.
- Place each ball into the preheated skillet and cook until fully cooked.
- Once fully cooked, you can enjoy right away or store for later.
Notes
To store for later, remove each cooked meatball from the pan and cool completely. If using within the week, add to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. To prepare these for the freezer, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and align all meatballs in a single layer. Place in the freezer overnight or until completely frozen and transfer into a storage bag or glass container.